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HK54 RYH

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,865 mi
Last recorded165,865 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 RYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 165,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 165,860 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 141,332 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 141,331 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 134,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyer

Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,070 miles

EML lamp om

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front suspension lower arm front bushes deteriorated

front under tray damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,070 miles

EML lamp om

both front suspension lower arm front bushes deteriorated

front under tray damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

engine starting to smoke

engine undertray damaged

front pads worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

engine starting to smoke

engine undertray damaged

front pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,740 miles

eml on

front pads wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,740 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml on

front pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,555 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,534 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side front tyre worn on both shoulders

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,236 miles

near side front tyre worn on both shoulders

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,074 miles

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,258 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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HK54 RYH is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK54 RYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK54 RYH registered?

HK54 RYH is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is HK54 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 RYH shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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